News

French Foreign Legion General praises Ratu Sukuna's courage

During the national celebration of Ratu Sukuna Day today at Albert Park, French Foreign Legion Commander Brigadier General Valéry Putz emphasized the qualities of Ratu Josefa Vanayaliyali Sukuna, describing him as a calm, brave, and generous soldier.

May 29, 2023 4:40 pm
 

News

Sabha ladies excited to do "fakawela"

A group of ladies from Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji were excited to be part of the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations today.

May 29, 2023 4:39 pm
 

News

Developments to boost economy

Work on a number of new development projects are progressing well in Labasa Town.

May 29, 2023 4:38 pm
 

News

More funding for budget support program

The Australian Government has pledged an additional over 80 million dollars direct grant funding towards the Fiji Sustainable Growth and Resilient Budget Support Programme

May 29, 2023 4:37 pm
 

World

US review of China tariffs won't depend on trade 'breakthrough,' official says

The United States is taking an analytical approach to its review of whether to keep tariffs on Chinese goods in place and will not base outcomes on any “breakthrough” in U.S.-China trade relations, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi told Reuters.

May 29, 2023 4:07 pm
 

Entertainment

Edward James Olmos reveals he had throat cancer

“We’re shooting your vocal cords, we’re shooting your throat; where you eat, where you swallow, where you talk, breathe, everything goes through here,” he said, later adding, “A lot of my friends have passed because of this.”

May 29, 2023 4:01 pm
 

Entertainment

‘Succession’ fans brace for series finale of Emmy-winning hit drama

Jennifer Gould, an Oregon-based trusts and estates lawyer, thinks the premise of “Succession” – HBO’s hit series chronicling a billionaire media mogul and his children’s struggles to take over the family company — is a little flawed.

May 29, 2023 3:34 pm
 

Entertainment

Anatomy of a Fall: French thriller wins Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or prize

French murder mystery film Anatomy of a Fall has taken the top prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

May 29, 2023 2:34 pm
 

World

Asian shares, US futures rise on debt ceiling deal

Asian shares and U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, buoyed by a weekend deal by U.S. President Joe Biden and congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy to suspend the government’s debt ceiling, ending a months-long stalemate and angst for investors.

May 29, 2023 2:02 pm
 

World

Biden says final US debt ceiling deal ready to move to Congress for vote

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had finalized a budget agreement with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling until Jan. 1, 2025 and that the deal was ready to move to Congress for a vote.

May 29, 2023 1:28 pm
 

Sports

MRU wants improved facilities in the North

The Macuata Rugby Union has called on the public and private sector to invest in the improvement of sports facilities in the Northern Division.

May 29, 2023 1:16 pm
 

Football

Rewa through to Gujarati IDC final

Rewa will play Flying Arrows New Zealand in the final of the 68th Gujarati IDC.

May 29, 2023 1:15 pm

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